Lesson 1 On the telephone Translate the conversation in activity 2a. Say what is similar and what is different between telephone conversations in your language and in English.

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Conversation in activity 2a:

A: Hello, can I speak to John?
B: I'm sorry but he's not here right now. Can I take a message?
A: Yes, please tell him that Mary called. I'll call back later. Thank you.

Similarities:

-Both conversations start with a greeting ("hello") and a request to speak to someone.
-In both conversations, the person answering the phone offers to take a message.
-In both conversations, the caller gives their name and leaves a message.

Differences:

-In some languages, formal titles and respectful phrases may be used more frequently when speaking on the telephone compared to English.
-The structure of telephone conversations may vary depending on cultural norms and customs in different languages. For example, in some languages, it may be more common to exchange additional pleasantries before getting to the main purpose of the call.